Executive Assistant to the Principal

Executive Assistant to the Principal

Full-Time | 0.8-1.0 FTE | Permanent

Provide exceptional support to the College Principal and Board while playing an important role in the day-to-day operation of a growing Christian College.

South Coast Baptist College is seeking an experienced and highly-organised Executive Assistant to the Principal to provide high-level executive, administrative and confidential support to the College Principal, with additional PA support to the Chairman of the Board as required.

This is a varied and trusted support role, dealing with a range of administrative, compliance and governance requirements within the education sector.

South Coast Baptist College is an independent, co-educational Christian school serving families across Perth’s southern metropolitan region and beyond.

Please [click here](https://scbc.policyconnect.com.au/module/4366/page/e1648d58-9df5-49ac-a619-d52a73630314.md) for our Statement of Faith.

About the role

Working closely with the Principal, Executive Team and Chairman of the Board, you will:

• Provide high-level, confidential administrative and executive support to the Principal, including diary, correspondence, meetings and appointments.
• Coordinate Board and Executive meetings, including agendas, reports, minutes and meeting logistics.
• Prepare, edit and quality-assure professional correspondence, reports, presentations and College communications.
• Support the Principal with confidential documentation relating to staff, student and parent matters, recruitment, employment and other sensitive processes.
• Coordinate College events, functions, conferences, professional learning, travel and tours involving the Principal, Executive Team and Board.
• Liaise professionally with staff, families, Board members, professional organisations and external stakeholders as directed.
• Coordinate projects, documentation and administrative priorities, ensuring the Principal’s Office operates efficiently, discreetly and to a high standard.

Please [click here](https://www.scbc.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-Job-Description-EA-to-Principal.pdf) for the full Job Description.

About you

You are a highly organised, proactive and relational professional who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support.

You will bring:

• Experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior Administration or similar role.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning systems such as Compass.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in a school or education environment will be highly regarded.
• A genuine commitment to the Christian faith and the ethos and values of South Coast Baptist College, with the ability to provide a reference from a Pastor or Christian leader.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and College events when required.

Applications

Applications close: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.

Please include:

• Cover letter and resume.
• Relevant qualifications and supporting documentation.
• Visa / Residency Status / Passport.

Enquiries

HR Department

(08) 9540 4406

[HR@scbc.wa.edu.au](mailto:HR@scbc.wa.edu.au)